At Strategic Earth, our work is grounded in relationships: long-term, heart-centered relationships built on trust and honoring the knowledge, leadership, and sovereignty of the communities we have the privilege of working alongside. Since our inception in 2010, Strategic Earth has invested in supporting Indigenous leadership and growing a network of Native Nations engagement practitioners. That […]
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May
May
As we continue to explore what growth means for the Strategic Earth team this year, we’re intentionally creating space to pause. At the beginning of 2026, we spent time reflecting on our values, evaluating unhelpful work patterns, and considering how we want to continue building our team and company. If you’re interested in where that […]
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Mar
Mar
Strategic Earth reflects on a Tribal engagement gathering in Santa Barbara, highlighting lessons learned in supporting coastal resilience through thoughtful facilitation and relationship-centered approaches.
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Mar
Mar
Strategic Earth provides facilitation services in California for complex natural resource conversations, public meetings, and community engagement processes that require trust, preparation, and thoughtful collaboration.
General, The Team, The Work
What Makes Strategic Earth Consulting Different And How We Can Support You in 2026
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Feb
Feb
Strategic Earth Consulting provides community and Tribal engagement consulting, alongside structured stakeholder coordination, for complex environmental and public decision-making processes. We partner with Tribal Nations as sovereign governments and work alongside public agencies, nonprofits, and community leaders to design and facilitate collaborative processes that build clarity, trust, and durable outcomes. As we look toward 2026, […]
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Oct
Oct
Strategic Earth approaches each project through a community and inclusivity lens. As a team, we believe the most effective community engagement plans empower diverse stakeholders and connect with audiences that are typically underrepresented during decision-making processes. To us, that doesn’t mean simply “checking a box” or adding names to an email list, but rather making […]
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May
May
A strategic plan for improving knowledge and fluency across Federal and State governments in the principles of meaningful Tribal engagement.
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Jan
Jan
A collaborative, community-driven engagement process has culminated in the creation of a public access and use concept design plan that reflects the values and needs of Chumash community members and the broader Santa Barbara public. This effort is part of the larger restoration of the Ellwood Marine Terminal (EMT) site for public use, led by […]
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Jan
Jan
From November 2022 – July 2024, Strategic Earth supported the Tribal Council and Administrative Staff of the Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria in developing a strategic plan for the Tribe’s new Tribal Harbor District, which they have owned and operated since 2001. In May 2024, Trinidad Rancheria completed the fee-to-trust process, formally […]
The Work
Project Wrap Up: Facilitation Design and Support for the Climate Resilient Fishery Management Workshop hosted by TNC Oregon
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Dec
Dec
At Strategic Earth, we recently wrapped up a project supporting The Nature Conservancy in their efforts to advance the Pacific Fisheries Management Council Initiative 4. This effort focused on designing a comprehensive facilitation plan for a two-day in-person workshop that invited scientists, managers, and stakeholders to discuss how to incorporate climate and ecosystem information […]